Morning links: Why the timing was right for Chris Petersen to leave Boise

In this Nov. 23, 2013 file photo, Boise State coach Chris Petersen talks to his team during a timeout against San Diego State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

The day after Chris Petersen was formally hired by Washington, the Huskies will return to practice today in preparation for a bowl game. Petersen is scheduled to arrive in Seattle today. It’s unclear if . We’ll keep you posted

Links:

— Once again, our main story wrapping up the Huskies search, and how they wooed Petersen away.

“I’m from Washington, so I’m excited for him,” former Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore told the Statesman. “I think it’s scary, the potential there, with what they have and now with Coach Pete. They have a lot of talent, new facilities, and now they have such a great leader with him.”

• The transition from the BCS to the College Football Playoff will make it more difficult for programs such as Boise State to reach the top of the sport.

• As he continued to stay at Boise State, and the Broncos continued to average 12 wins a season, a small program with limited resources strained to keep him. During Petersen’s tenure, Boise State expanded Bronco Stadium from 30,000 to 37,000 seats, which is still only the 84th biggest in the nation. Yet Petersen made $2.1 million this season, and the disparity between his salary and his environs gnawed at him.

• His older son Jack is now in college. His younger son Sam, whose health issues as a small boy helped keep Petersen in Boise, not only fully recovered, but will start high school next year. It’s a good time to make the transition.